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Samsung SmartThings Multi Sensor

The Samsung SmartThings Multi Sensor/Multipurpose Sensor truly does it all: This small ZigBee device acts as an open/closed, vibration, orientation, and temperature sensor all in one. As the most versatile device in the Samsung SmartThings family, the Multi Sensor/Multipurpose Sensor can send you an immediate alert if a door, window, or drawer opens unexpectedly, notify you if dangerous off-limits areas of your home have been accessed, and offer up-to-the-moment temperature readings.

With its built-in accelerometer, the Multi Sensor/Multipurpose Sensor can also monitor vibration. Place it on your washing machine to know when the laundry is finished, or attach it to your door to detect someone knocking. You can set it to trigger certain actions as well, like telling the thermostat to adjust when the temperature changes in the room.

How to connect the Samsung SmartThings Multi Sensor/Multipurpose Sensor to the SmartThings Hub

Follow the instructions below or consult the Multi Sensor/Multipurpose Sensor’s Quick-Start Guide at the bottom of this article.

In the SmartThings mobile app:

Tap My Home

Under Things, tap Add a Thing at the bottom of your Things list

The app will say Looking for devices…

While the Hub searches, move the Multi Sensor/Multipurpose Sensor within 15 feet of the Hub and pull the REMOVE TO PAIR tab on the sensor

When the device is discovered, it will be listed at the top of the screen

Tap the device to rename it and tap Done

When finished, tap Save

Tap Ok to confirm

Watch this video demonstration to see how to connect the SmartThings Multi Sensor:

How to reset the Samsung SmartThings Multi Sensor/Multipurpose Sensor

If the Samsung SmartThings Multi Sensor/Multipurpose Sensor didn't connect to the Hub when you removed the pull-tab, reset and connect the device manually.

First:

Press the push-tabs on either side of the Multi Sensor/Multipurpose Sensor to remove the cover

Carefully remove the CR2450 battery using a flat tool

Next, put the Hub in join mode:

Tap My Home

Under Things, tap Add a Thing at the bottom of your Things list

The app will say Looking for devices…

Last, while the Hub searches:

Move the Multi Sensor/Multipurpose Sensor within 15 feet of Hub

Hold down the Connect button on the Multi Sensor/Multipurpose Sensor while reinserting the battery

Release the button when the LED is lit

The LED will blink blue while attempting to connect

Once the app shows a device has been found, put the cover back on the Multi Sensor/Multipurpose Sensor

Follow the configuration steps above

Watch this video demonstration to see how to reset the SmartThings Multi Sensor/Multipurpose Sensor:

How to remove the Multi Sensor/Multipurpose Sensor from SmartThings

If the Multi Sensor/Multipurpose Sensor is not performing as expected, you may need to reset the device and/or remove and reconnect the device with the SmartThings Hub.